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UK Skilled Worker Visa Translation Requirements
The UK Skilled Worker visa requires certified English translations for all non-English supporting documents submitted to UKVI.
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From professional qualification certificates to identity documents, our translators are experienced with the specific evidentiary standards of the Skilled Worker route.
Evidence
Documents Commonly Requiring Translation
- Passport
- Biographical data page, any stamps relevant to current immigration status, and all visa endorsements.
- Diploma or degree certificate
- Required if the role has a specific qualification requirement or if the applicant uses qualifications as supplementary evidence.
- Academic transcript
- Supports the degree certificate and confirms the programme of study.
- Employment letter
- Confirmation from the current or previous employer in the source language, if non-English.
- Bank statements
- Required for maintenance evidence or financial background where requested by the sponsor.
UKVI rules
Key UKVI Translation Requirements
- 1Every certified translation must include the translator's name, contact details, and a signed declaration of accuracy.
- 2Professional titles and job role descriptions should be translated with the original retained in parentheses to avoid ambiguity.
- 3Qualification names must be rendered accurately — do not anglicise or substitute equivalent UK qualifications.
- 4Dates must follow the DD Month YYYY format consistent with UKVI documentation standards.
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- PassportBiographical data page and current immigration endorsements.
- Degree CertificateWhere the role or sponsor requires a specific qualification.
- Employment LetterConfirmation of role and salary from a non-English employer.
- Bank StatementMaintenance evidence where not certified by the sponsor.
What you receive
A signed certificate with your document translation
One PDF by email: this certification page, a copy of your original, and the English translation — signed, stamped and ready to upload.
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FAQ
Skilled Worker Visa translation questions
Do I need a certified translation of my job offer letter if it is in English?
No. Documents that are already in English do not require translation. Only non-English documents submitted as supporting evidence need a certified translation.
My degree is from a non-English-speaking country — does it need translation even if the university is well known?
Yes. UKVI requires a certified English translation of any document not already in English, regardless of the prestige of the issuing institution.
How long does a certified skilled worker visa translation take?
Standard delivery is within 24 hours. Rush 8-hour delivery is available for urgent sponsored-worker deadlines.
Which documents need a certified translation for a Skilled Worker Visa?
Any document not in English, most often: passport; diploma or degree certificate; academic transcript; employment letter; bank statements. Each one needs a certified English translation submitted with a copy of the original.
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